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Jeff Marek asks Nick Kypreos about the UFAs this weekend, and Brian Burke about the RFAs; on the reported Jacob Trouba deal in New York, and the optimism around the Rangers; on how Mitch Marner is holding up Kyle Dubas, how GMs can handle RFAs now that July 1st is fast approaching, the big lesson from William Nylander, whether a two-year bridge deal would make sense for Marner, possible changes to entry level contracts and the evolution of wingers; on how attractive Sebastian Aho is to other teams; on Kasperi Kapanen's and Andreas Johnsson's contracts, players that are on the move around the league, how busy the Islanders may be, and this year's Hockey Hall of Fame inductees.

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June 27: RFA talk with the Flames GM

June 27 2019

Jeff Marek asks John Shannon about the cap crunch facing teams, and Chris Johnston about Roberto Luongo's retirement; on Luongo as a player, his career and growth, why retiring is better for the Panthers as opposed to being placed on LTIR, the effect this has on the Canucks, and where Vancouver is at right now; on where Mitch Marner and the Leafs are at today, where the deadline is, Sebastian Aho being the most attractive player on the RFA list, and whether good players may go the William Nylander route going forward; Flames GM Brad Treliving on selecting Jakob Pelletier in the first round, Mike Smith's future in Calgary, the importance of talking to all free agents, Matthew Tkachuk's next contract, bridge deals, and the RFA market.

Brad Treliving talks about selecting Jakob Pelletier with their first pick in the draft, his starting goaltender next season, if Mike Smith will stay in Calgary, the value of talking to free agents even when there's low expectations of landing them, working on Matthew Tkachuk's next contract, bridge deals, none of the top RFAs signing yet, and offer sheets.

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June 26: Jim Rutherford on selection to HHOF

June 26 2019

Jeff Marek asks John Shannon about the Hall of Fame class of 2019 inductees, and Anthony Stewart about Craig Berube shedding the interim tag; more on the HHOF class; Penguins GM Jim Rutherford on getting the call to the Hall, transitioning from player to executive, his favourite Cup win, his first trade, and entering the Hall with former teammate Vaclav Nedomansky; on the process of electing players and executives to the HOF, and whether personal grudges impact the voting process; on Brian Elliott signing a one-year deal with the Flyers, Shayne Gostisbehere's role with the team, how RFAs are waiting for Mitch Marner and Sebastian Aho to get their deals done, and how the Marner negotiations may be going.

Tyler Dunne, NFL scribe for Bleacher Report, weighs in on the Packers' season-opening win over the Bears, Antonio Brown's status for Week 1, and the ceiling of the new-look Cleveland Browns (13:00);...